This photograph is part of a collection related to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Scheme which provides hydroelectric power, and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
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- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh4_005862
- Title
- Construction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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- Coolstore
- Archive
- Lindsay Family Collection
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Creation
- Created By
- Charles E Wildbore
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
- Date
- circa 1922
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
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